Helitanker Refills at Alisal Lake as Wildfire in Santa Barbara County Grows

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California’s Alisal Fire had burned 16,801 acres by Thursday, October 14, prompting evacuation warnings and orders in Santa Barbara County, according to official reports.

The fire began on Monday, October 11. A total of 1,731 personnel were working to contain the blaze by Thursday, when it was 11 percent contained.

A video posted on TikTok shows a helitanker collecting water from Alisal Lake as another approaches. Credit: @marcd_3000 via Storyful